Winder Personal Injury Attorneys

Our Atlanta Personal Injury Attorneys at Montlick and Associates would like to welcome you to our legal blog. The blog is designed to provide helpful information to injury victims about their legal rights and remedies, and to promote family safety so that accidents can be prevented before they happen. While our attorneys and staff have provided information on many topics, we know that you may have specific questions based on your unique situation. We invite you to contact us for your free consultation with one of our Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers so that we can evaluate your case, let you know about your legal rights and the steps that need to be taken to protect those rights, and to address your specific concerns and questions.

No matter where you are located our attorneys are just a phone call away, and we will even come to you. Call us 24 hours a day/7 days a week for your Free Consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333). Or use our Free Case Evaluation Form or 24-hour Live Online Chat.

If you were involved in an accident that resulted in injury or the loss of someone you love, which was the responsibility of someone else, an experienced Winder personal injury attorney at Montlick and Associates may be able to represent you in obtaining compensation for your loss. At our Winder personal injury law firm we have been providing zealous advocacy to those injured in trucking accidents, auto collisions, motorcycle crashes, construction accidents, slip and falls accidents and defective product accidents since 1984. Because our Winder law practice is focused on personal injury claims, we have the experience, knowledge and expertise to provide persuasive advocacy and aggressive legal representation for our clients. We handle a broad spectrum of personal injuries from life-altering spinal cord and brain injuries to less serious soft tissue injuries and whiplash.

Our law firm is committed to providing individualized attention to the needs of our clients and delivering quality legal services with compassion and empathy. Although our office atmosphere and demeanor may be relaxed and amicable, you should not be misled into believing we are not prepared to be tenacious in pursuing our clients' interests in settlement negotiations or in a courtroom. Because many times the parties that cause serious injury are major corporations, pharmaceutical companies and major insurance companies with political clout, you need a Winder personal injury law firm that does not hesitate to hold defendants accountable for the injuries they cause no matter how large or politically connected. Our track record handling the full gamut of personal injury cases means that we are qualified to represent victims in all types of personal injury cases including the following:

Winder Dog Attack Case (Dog Maulings/Bites): If you or a family member has been the victim of a dog bite or dog attack, it is essential that you understand how Georgia law protects you from irresponsible dog owners that fail to take appropriate measures to prevent injury to unsuspecting victims. If a homeowner fails to comply with state or local law, such as a dog leash ordinance, the homeowner through their homeowner’s insurance must typically compensate a dog bite victim. A dog owner may also be liable if the owner knew or should have known that his or her dog had vicious propensities that could result in the attack of an innocent adult or child. We work hard to prove the negligence of a dog owner so that we can obtain the compensation our clients need to recover from dog attack injuries.

We understand the critical factors that play a role in liability, such as the Georgia rules of the road and the special legal obligations imposed on commercial and public carriers to exercise a higher degree of vigilance to protect those they transport. Our Winder motor vehicle accident attorneys also understand the sophisticated engineering and scientific issues that must be analyzed when pursuing a car accident claim.

Winder Wrongful Death Cases: When you lose a loved one because of the negligent or intentional action of another, you may have the right to pursue a legal claim for wrongful death. A wrongful death case may involve any number of types of accidents resulting in wrongful death including airplane accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, car accidents, semi-truck accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice and other types of accidents caused by wrongful conduct. When you lose someone you love prematurely in an avoidable accident or as a victim of a violent crime, the experience is both profound and heart-wrenching. Our experienced Winder wrongful death attorneys aggressively pursue the full measure of financial recovery for the direct losses suffered by a loved one who dies as well as the damages suffered by the family members that are left behind. We understand that these cases are difficult because of the understandable grief with which a family must contend, but we work diligently to hold those accountable whose careless or intentional misconduct results in the loss of a loved one so that our clients can focus on their emotional recovery.

Winder Workers' Compensation Cases (Construction Accidents and Other On-The-Job Injuries): If the negligent, reckless or otherwise dangerous acts of someone causes you to suffer serious injury at your place of work, it is critical that you immediately pursue a claim for workers' compensation benefits. While the Georgia workers' compensation system is designed to provide a fast, efficient, no-fault remedy for on-the-job injuries, the procedures can be confusing and the timing requirements unforgiving. If your employer’s workers' compensation insurance carrier is not treating your fairly, we may be able to help facilitate obtaining your benefits, such as free medical care, income replacement for the time you are unable to work and even lump sum payments to the extent that you suffer some form of partial or total permanent disability. Our Winder workers' compensation attorneys can assist you with a vast array of injuries and occupational illnesses including construction injuries; neck and back injuries; slip and fall injuries; joint injuries to the knee, shoulder or elbow; repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel; motor vehicle collisions and exposure to asbestos or other toxic chemicals. We may even file a lawsuit against a third party to obtain more extensive damages.

Winder Premises Liability Cases: Premises liability cases are generally the outcome of poor maintenance or hazardous conditions on the premises of someone besides the person suffering injury. Those who own private, public or business premises have a duty to provide a reasonably safe environment free from dangerous hazards when the public visits their property. Slip and fall and trip and fall accidents are the most typical kind of Winder premises liability accident. A wide range of hazards, including failure to adequately mark changes in elevation, slick flooring, steps in disrepair, uneven flooring and poorly maintained sidewalks may cause dangerous falls resulting in serious injury. Other types of premises liability claims involve businesses like shopping malls, university campuses and hotels that are aware of a pattern of criminal activity but fail to take appropriate security measures to keep patrons safe. Winder premises liability cases can be complex because the extent a property owner is obligated to take steps to protect those who come on their property may vary substantially based on a number of factors. We offer a free initial consultation so we can evaluate a prospective client’s premises liability case.

Winder Product Liability Cases: There are multiple reasons that products marketed to consumers may injure unsuspecting consumers. Products may be based on faulty designs or engineering. In other cases, unsafe products may be the result of sub-standard manufacturing processes of insufficient quality control or product testing. When consumers suffer injuries or wrongful death while using a product in the way it was intended, the maker of the product should be held accountable and discouraged from cutting corners in the future. Our Winder product liability lawyers handle many types of claims regarding defective products including poorly designed SUVs that are prone to rollover accidents, defective drugs or medical devices, faulty consumer electronics and unsafe products for children. Product liability cases frequently entail taking on large corporations so you should have a law firm with almost three decades of success in injury cases behind you.

If you or someone you love has suffered a serious personal injury or a loved one has died, our experienced Winder personal injury lawyers are committed to representing personal injury and wrongful death victims in obtaining compensation to rebuild their lives and support their families. Call now for a FREE CONSULTATION with Montlick and Associates' experienced Winder personal injury attorneys. Our attorneys are available to help you and may even visit you if needed. You can call us anytime 24/7 at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333) for a FREE CONSULTATION. Alternatively, you can visit our website at www.montlick.com to make use of our FREE CASE EVALUATION FORM or 24-hour live online chat service.

Although downtown Atlanta might see more traffic and congestion, especially during rush hour, less populated areas may have drivers travel at much higher speeds, which increase the likelihood of accidents and fatalities. If you get into a car accident in Atlanta or surrounding areas that result in serious injuries or wrongful death, you should know that these injuries can mean a long physical, emotional and financial recovery time. Many people who have been involved in car accidents in the Atlanta area have lost their jobs, cars, homes or other assets when they could have saved themselves these financial losses and heartache if they had hired a qualified Atlanta car accident lawyer right after their accident.

What can a Atlanta car accident attorney do for you? A lawyer who specializes in car accidents understands the hardships that result from car accidents and will immediately go to work for you to seek the financial compensation that you may be due after your Atlanta auto accident. These funds can be used for potential medical care, therapy, rehabilitation and maintaining a high quality of life. The funds that Atlanta auto accident victims receive can also be used for any ongoing physical, mental, or emotional pain that has resulted from the accident as well. Unlike other attorneys, qualified Atlanta car accident attorney possess both the case experience and extensive financial resources to help pursue the financial compensation that is due you, especially when they are going up against big-name insurance companies that have been known to have deep pockets.

If you’ve been in a serious car accident in the Atlanta area and have not sought out legal representation yet, you should retain legal services soon because sometimes insurance companies have been known to exploit people without legal representation. This can result in mistakes that mean losing one’s rights to any compensation that may have been justified after a serious car accident. Sadly, some insurance companies are well known to use unethical or unfair tactics and strategies to reduce the number and amount of claims to accident victims. Some of the tactics that these unscrupulous insurance companies use may include:

Delaying Tactics: Insurance company representatives are savvy; they understand that victims of serious car accidents will most often be facing high medical bills and also the loss of income. They often exploit those hardships by prolonging the car accident settlement until the financial strain and pressure becomes so great that the Atlanta car accident victim will be left with no other choice but to settle their accident claim for a lot less than expected.

Release of Liability: Another strategy that insurance companies have been known to use is to ask a car accident victim to sign a release of liability with a very small settlement that does not begin to cover the accident victim’s injuries and rehabilitation costs. One of the biggest problems that come with signing a release of liability form is that you may be waiving liability for injuries that you are not even aware resulted from your Atlanta auto accident.

Misrepresentation: Insurance company adjusters also have been known to contact car accident victims to get “their side of the story” so they can help to settle the accident victim’s claim. Many car accident victims who have been involved in car accidents within the Atlanta area will not hesitate to tell an adjuster what happened in the accident, but the reality is that their statement can be used against them to minimize or even deny their claim. Car accident victims should never disclose the details of their car accident with an insurance company adjuster before they obtain the advice of a highly skilled Atlanta car accident lawyer. By consulting with a Atlanta auto accident attorney first, the accident victim can avoid making a damaging disclosure based on feelings of sadness or guilt about being involved in the collision.

Taking Advantage of Ignorance: Many adjusters who work for major insurance companies take advantage of a car accident victim’s ignorance regarding the value of an auto accident claim. Anyone who has been involved in a Atlanta area car accident should consult with one of our qualified Atlanta auto accident attorneys to avoid getting taken advantage of by a crafty insurance company adjuster. Experienced insurance adjusters may employ persuasive arguments to convince you that your car accident claim is not worth much. Even if a car accident victim is involved in a low-impact car accident, which results in a whiplash injury, that injury could cause serious pain that can debilitate an accident victim for months.

Statute of Limitations: Any personal injury car accident claim in Atlanta or elsewhere in Georgia generally must be filed within two years in most situations; this time period is known as the “statute of limitations.” The calculation of this time limit can be complicated and sometimes there are even shorter deadlines so it is important not to delay in seeking legal advice. Insurance company adjusters have been known to drag out communication or negotiations so that the accident victim fails to comply with the statute of limitations. Our Atlanta car accident lawyers pay careful attention to mandatory timing deadlines.

These examples are just a few cases of unfair insurance company tactics that an experienced Atlanta auto accident attorney at Montlick and Associates can help you to avoid. When you call our skilled car accident attorneys, you can also have confidence that you will be protected if you were involved in any of these types of accidents:

Accidents due to distractions while driving

Drivers that are intoxicated or under the influence of illegal or legal drugs

Accidents involving a commuter bus, school bus or other public transportation service

Car accidents happen for all types of reasons in Atlanta, especially when drivers are inconsiderate, unsafe or not attentive, and these accidents can result in severe injuries that can be debilitating. If you have been involved in a Atlanta motor vehicle accident, you owe it to yourself to hire an Atlanta car accident attorney because they may be able to seek compensation to cover:

Lost income, salary or wages

Any future loss of your income that is a result of your car accident

All expenses that are related to your medical care, potential hospitalization or on-going treatment

Damages that are due you for pain, emotional distress or suffering

Impairment of your life’s enjoyments including damage to your marriage

Loss of your household services

Damage to your property

Damages, like burial or funeral costs, that result from wrongful death

Punitive damages

If you were involved in an Atlanta auto accident, you should not wait to call our Atlanta auto accident law firm today. If you are injured or someone you love dies because of an Atlanta auto collision caused by a careless or inattentive driver, our experienced Atlanta auto accident lawyers may be able to answer your questions and advise you regarding your legal rights and remedies. Call now for a FREE CONSULTATION with Montlick and Associates' experienced Atlanta auto accident attorneys. Our attorneys are available to help you and may even visit you if needed. You can call us anytime 24/7 at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333) for a FREE CONSULTATION. Alternatively, you can visit our website at www.montlick.com to make use of our FREE CASE EVALUATION FORM or 24-hour live online chat service.

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